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St James Guesthouses

Property class: 5 and above
Upscale boutique guest house in Kalk Bay

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Exterior
Family dining
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Manor)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Manor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3552 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Oceanside stay.At this Kalk Bay guesthouse, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Main Road and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Table Mountain National Park and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. James Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kalky's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Upscale boutique guest house in Kalk Bay
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury St James Guesthouses. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
St James Guesthouses offers 6 accommodations with safes. This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
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  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at St James Guesthouses

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950.00 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is St James Guesthouses to the airport?

St James Guesthouses is 23 mi (42-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at St James Guesthouses?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James Guesthouses on May 5, 2026 start from $235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does St James Guesthouses have an airport shuttle?

St James Guesthouses offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 950.00 per room, one-way.

How close is St James Guesthouses to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 7-minute walk from St. James Beach and 12-minute walk from Kalk Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does St James Guesthouses offer free breakfast?

St James Guesthouses does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at St James Guesthouses?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at St James Guesthouses?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at St James Guesthouses?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does St James Guesthouses have a pool?

St James Guesthouses features an outdoor pool.

Does St James Guesthouses have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is St James Guesthouses to downtown Cape Town?

St James Guesthouses is 13.9 mi away from Cape Town.

St James Guesthouses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, beautifully appointed Manor House, exquisite view of the sea, lovely pool, easy access to two tidal pools. Will definitely book again!
Sea View
Sea View at St James
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Newburgh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allen and the other staff were great! It is a 1880 Mansion with 8 guest rooms and impeccably restored/maintained filled with antiques, just very relaxing. I would highly recommend for its charm, location and staff. Satori Restaurant 5-10min walk down street is Amazing food and service (ask for Shantell). Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff have provided a sumptuous oasis on the St. James’s coastline.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff who were always friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just loved my stay... Staff are just truly great and went out of their way to be helpful. Lovely view and quiet space to just relax. Accommodation was spot on with class and comfort and the history of the house was so very interesting. Will definitely come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at St James Manor - absolutely loved it! It’s intimate, atmospheric, well-run, and the location in St James/Kalk Bay is excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Pleasant Manor House

This is a lovely Guest House, friendly and very comfortable. Well located for Kalk Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. The staff is excellent. Clive going out of his way to help when I had trouble walking, dropping us at a restaurant and picking us up later, all out of the kindness of his heart. Kalk Bay is a safe place and lovely. Breakfast at StJames Manor was excellent and more than enough food. Eating out was excellent. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well-maintained property with sea view, very close to the restaurants and shops in Kalk Bay. Very large and comfortable bedrooms. Delicious breakfast and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant small hotel.

This is a delightful small hotel where we were very well looked after. it has a very nice little pool for getting away from everything. Restaurants are a short walk away in Kalk Bay. We stayed for a couple of days. Had a lovely large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely retreat

Very comfortable, spotless, excellent service. Lovely beach front walk and good shops and restaurants a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This manor is a spectacular gem. Safe , luxurious and very traditional.. Staff were amazing and hotel is a must! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation with very friendly & helpful staff. It was very quiet - on the first night I think we were the only guests - which felt a bit strange, but I do appreciate we were there at the end of the season. Kalk Bay is a very nice resort with some very nice coffee shops and restaurants, all within walking distance of the manor. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little luxury by the ocean

I enjoyed a wonderful stay in the most enormous room with three windows directly overlooking Kalk Bay and the ocean. It felt luxurious in every way, very comfortable, calm, relaxing and spotlessly clean. The welcome was warm and friendly and breakfast was excellent. As I only stayed one night I didn’t have time to enjoy the swimming pool or terrace but I know for next time. Secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Kalk Bay makes this a perfect place to stay enjoy everything about the Kalk Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great romantic place!